There are a lot of great mentaiko brands in Fukuoka Prefecture! One of the most famous is "Fukutaro!" They are particularly well-known for using mentiako in confectionary and food seasonings. Their branch in Tenjin has a café, which offers all you can eat mentaiko with their set meals!

Join MON and STAY, two immensely popular Taiwanese cosplayers, as they tell us about all the excitement Fukuoka has to offer! From the latest shopping spots to their experience with traditional handicrafts, they've got all kinds to tell us about! They also picked up some wonderful gifts during their stay in Fukuoka. Stayed tuned to discover what goodies they found!

The first "KITAKYUSHU INTERNATIONAL MANGA COMPETITION" was a great success, which welcomed an incredibly high level of artwork from all over the world! The contest is back for a second year and began receiving applications from July 1st! We can't wait to see this year's 4koma (4 frame) manga strips!

Out of 560 applicants, "8 asianbeat / FACo Kawaii Ambassadors" were chosen from China, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan through a web-based vote hosted by asianbeat. On Thursday 16th March they paid a visit to the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture!

Kawaii Ambassadors from China, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan, have been chosen through the "2017 asianbeat / FACo Kawaii Ambassador Contest!" Read-on to find-out who they are, what they thought about being selected and their excitement about being involved with "Fukuoka Asia Collection"!

MON and Stay tell us all about the charming "Miyajidake Jinja" shrine, which is located in Fukutsu City! Read-on to discover more about what the 8 smaller shrines located inside the grounds and "Hikari no Michi" (Path of Light) that leads down to the sea!

The first "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" was a big hit! The grand prize winner was selected out of 670 applications from 20 countries and regions across the globe! An award ceremony was held to celebrate the selected works!

The "LET'S GO TO FUKUOKA! THE BIRTHPLACE OF TONKOTSU RAMEN!" campaign is currently underway overseas! Post your photos with the specified hashtag and follow the official Instagram account to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

These days in Japan anyone can rent out a kimono or yukata. But did you know that similarly, in Taiwan you can rent Chinese style dresses? About an hour outside of Taipei in Jiufen you can find "CHIPAO." A store that rents out everything from traditional to modern style Chinese dresses, there is usually over 60 ensembles to choose from!

"KURATE Gakuen" is looking for "KURATE Gakuen 'Moe Ambassadors'" to not only act as a bridge between Kurate-machi and the rest of Asia, but also help spread the charming appeal of the town to the rest of the world! In order to get a real feel for the place and all it has to offer, those selected as Moe Ambassadors will be invited to visit Kurate-machi!

The Taiwanese café "Chun Shui Tang (春水堂)" specializes in all things tea and has finally opened its first store in western Japan! Located in the Tenjin Chikagai (Nishi 6 Bangai), the board outside the store advertises "Tapioca Milk Tea" and "Gyuniku-men (Beef Noodle Soup)," giving shoppers a real taste of Taiwan!

Following on from the branches in Tokyo and Sendai, a new "LINE FRIENDS CAFE & STORE" opened in Fukuoka on March 19th 2016! MON and STAY went along to check-out the merchandise that is based on popular "LINE" characters such as "BROWN" and "CONY," the unique café, as well as the limited edition goods that you'll only be able to find in the Fukuoka store!

For our 12th installment of World Fashion Snaps we are in Taiwan! From the refined, high-fashion "mode-kei" that oozes individuality, to edgy and cool streets styles, Taipei has it all! Check-out what people are wearing in Taipei, here!